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US Businesses Raise Concerns Over Trump Policies

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Businesses in some parts of the country, while generally upbeat, are concerned about the uncertainty surrounding the impending policies of US President Donald Trump, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday. The Fed’s survey of the economy also showed that labor markets continue to tighten across the country, with many regions finding it harder to fill positions, … Read more

Stock Futures Hit Record Highs Amid Retail Earnings

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U. S. stock index futures rose to record intraday highs on Tuesday as oil prices surged and investors assessed earnings from top U.S. retailers. Wal-Mart’s (WMT.N) shares were up 1.5 percent at $70.42 in premarket trading after the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer reported a higher-than-expected rise in comparable store sales. Home Depot (HD.N) rose 1.63 … Read more